Dokhtareh Mani
Shaheri
presents
Dokhtareh Mani
November 12, 2026 - 11am PT
When writing “DOKHTAREH MANI,” I wanted to capture the raw energy and vocal intensity of 1950s rock ’n’ roll by pushing my vocals to their limits. I had the humbling privilege of recording the song at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London.
The visual aesthetic of the captured performances was heavily inspired by the cinema of the 1960s and 70s. I specifically requested that our Director of Photography work exclusively with vintage tungsten film lighting to recreate the warmth, richness, and depth of color that I feel has been lost in much of today’s visual landscape. I wanted to capture that timeless, organic cinematic quality and create an atmosphere reminiscent of another era with a modern flair.
— SHĀHERI
Director: Brianna Chapman
Cinematographer: David Murillo Galiano
Acoustic Guitar: Justin Shaheri
Drums: Jean-Pierre Espiritusanto
Rhythm Guitar: David Roston
Bass: Sam Hartman
Co-Producer: Nathan Chwat
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About SHĀHERI
SHĀHERI is the musical identity of composer and multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Shaheri. Guided by memory, heritage, and curiosity, SHĀHERI exists at the meeting point of Iranian psychedelia and modern sonic exploration. Drawing inspiration from pre-revolutionary Iranian legends, cinematic composition, surf guitars, and hypnotic grooves, every song becomes an invitation into a world where cultures, eras, and emotions quietly intertwine. Born and raised in Los Angeles to Iranian parents, Shaheri's music reflects the experience of living between worlds. Rather than recreating the past, he reimagines it by transforming familiar traditions into something that feels both nostalgic and entirely new.
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